The Kargil War stands as a poignant chapter in Indian history, forever etched in the collective memory of the nation.
Each year, on July 26, India commemorates this victory as Kargil Vijay Diwas, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the courageous soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their motherland.
Please watch the video to know more details.
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Each year, on July 26, India commemorates this victory as Kargil Vijay Diwas, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the courageous soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their motherland.
Please watch the video to know more details.
#KargilVijayDiwas2023 #IndianHistory #IndianArmy
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00:00 The world has seen that we want peace.
00:02 Now the world will see that we can show our strength
00:07 to protect peace.
00:11 The Kargil War stands as a poignant chapter in Indian history,
00:21 forever etched in the collective memory of the nation.
00:25 It pays tribute to the bravery and valour of the Kargil War heroes
00:30 who spearheaded Operation Vijay,
00:32 culminating in the triumph of Indian Armed Forces,
00:37 though at a very high cost.
00:39 Each year, on July 26,
00:41 India commemorates this victory as Kargil Vijay Devas,
00:45 a solemn occasion dedicated to honouring the courageous soldiers
00:50 who made the ultimate sacrifice for their motherland.
00:54 Well, today I'm going to tell you some facts
00:56 shedding light on the Kargil War.
00:58 The Kargil conflict took place between May and July 1999
01:07 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
01:10 It was a result of infiltration and intrusion by Pakistani soldiers
01:20 and Kashmiri militants into the Indian-controlled territory of Kargil.
01:24 The term Operation Vijay refers to the Indian Army's campaign
01:32 to recapture the occupied Kargil Heights.
01:35 The Kargil War was unique because it was fought at the high altitude
01:45 with some posts situated at over 18,000 feet,
01:49 making it one of the most challenging terrain of warfare.
01:53 The conflict took a toll on both sides,
02:00 with around 500 Indian and over 700 Pakistani soldiers losing their lives.
02:06 The war involved the extensive use of artillery,
02:13 air power and infantry operations.
02:17 The Indian Air Force played a pivotal role in providing aerial support
02:22 during the conflict, conducting crucial air strikes
02:26 to dislodge the enemy from strategic positions.
02:29 Captain Vikram Batra, an Indian Army officer,
02:36 became a national superhero for his bravery and daring acts during the war.
02:42 His famous words, "Yeh dil maange more" have become iconic.
02:46 The Indian Army recaptured the strategic peaks of Toliling, Tiger Hill
02:54 and Point 4875, among others, during the war.
02:58 The Kargil War marked the first time since the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
03:07 at the two countries, engaged in a military-to-military war.
03:11 The conflict garnered international attention,
03:14 with various countries urging Pakistan to withdraw its troops from the region.
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